More Asian black bears in captivity in Lam Dong releasedAuthorities have consecutively rescued two Asian black bears in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong within a week, according to the Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV). An Asian black bear in Cat Tien National Park (Source: https://www.tienphong.vn)The bear rescue centre in Cat Tien National Park managed by the Free the Bears organisation on June 12 received an Asian black bear held in captivity for 18 years, ENV said. Previously, on June 6, the Free the Bears organisation also received an Asian black bear and handed over it to the centre. Lam Dong province’s Forest Protection Department staff have worked hard to persuade and encourage locals to voluntarily release bears. Vietnam is home to the Asian black bear and sun bear, which have been listed as vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News June 12, 2018 15:00 UTC